Mission Lead

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KBRs National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security this position your work will have a profound impact on the countrys most critical role protecting our national security.

Why Join Us

• Innovative Projects: KBRs work is at the forefront of engineering logistics operations science program management mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.

• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.

• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

The Jaguar Mission Lead provides overall mission-level leadership for the Jaguar ground system in support of the Hybrid Architecture and Development for Experimental Systems (HADES) program under Space Systems Command. This role is responsible for ensuring operational ground system readiness sustainment and continuous improvement of the Satellite Operations Center (SOC) Payload Operations Center (POC) and associated ground terminals and serves as the primary interface between the contractor team and Government mission stakeholders. The Jaguar Mission Lead is responsible for execution of ground system support and sustainment working in coordination with the Task Order Project Manager.

This position is contingent upon contract award

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary interface between the HADES team satellite vehicle operators Government representatives and key mission stakeholders for all Jaguar mission ground systems.

• Provide day-to-day leadership for SOC and POC ground system sustainment development and ground system readiness.

• Ensure SOC and POC system availability objectives are met or exceeded.

• Coordinate engineering operations cybersecurity logistics and facilities teams to ensure mission success.

• Lead planning and execution of system upgrades end-of-life/end-of-support mitigation and risk reduction activities.

• Provide expert level support to SOC/POC personnel during real-time operational activities in a high tempo environment.

• Oversee documentation compliance configuration management readiness reviews and mission certification activities.

• Provide leadership mentoring and oversight of personnel.

• Work with the Task Order PM to ensure continuity of operations and phase-in/phase-out activities and ensures appropriate staffing to meet contractual requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance.

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Computer Science or related STEM discipline.

• Minimum of 12 years of experience supporting space or satellite ground system missions.

• Demonstrated mission or task order leadership experience.

• Strong knowledge of satellite command and control systems and ground architectures.

• Experience working in classified high-tempo mission environments.

• Experience supporting high availability ground systems.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Masters degree in Engineering or Systems Engineering.

• Experience supporting SSC SYD SDG SDX or POPS-I organizations.

• Prior experience as a Mission Lead Task Order Lead or Operations Manager.

• Familiarity with GMSEC GCC GEMMA and MUS ground architectures.

• Experience with RMF and ATO processes and ISSE/ISSM coordination.

• Understanding of lifecycle sustainment and DMSMS planning.

Work Environment

• Primary work location is on-site at Kirtland AFB Albuquerque New Mexico.

• High-impact national security mission environment supporting continuous operations.

• Core business hours with on-call and after-hours support as mission demands dictate.

• Limited travel (CONUS/OCONUS) may be required.

Ready to Make a Difference

If youre excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Lets shape the future together

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match medical dental vision life insurance AD&D flexible spending account disability paid time off or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong Connect and Grow. We Deliver Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin veteran status genetic information union status and/or beliefs or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.